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Hopkins boys’ varsity bowlers 1st in pre-conference

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The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling team opened its season Saturday by placing first in the O-K Silver pre-conference tournament. The Lady Vikings, meanwhile, finished third. (Photo supplied)
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Lady Wildcat bowlers already back to winning ways

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They’re back, and perhaps even better than ever. The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team Saturday picked off its first tournament championship in its season opener, the Wyoming Invitational at Eastbrook Lanes in Grand Rapids. Coach Bill Holbrook, who is expected to leave next month for a collegiate gig in Nebraska,...
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Hopkins basketball coach to stay on the job for now

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The Hopkins Board of Education has decided not to take any action now on a request to have head boys’ varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith replaced. A statement that appeared on the school district’s web site Friday declared: “The Board of Education appreciates all that have come forward to express...
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Lady Vikings lose opener 56-49 to West Catholic

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The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team gave perennial power Grand Rapids West Catholic a tussle Friday evening in its season opener before losing 56-49. The Lady Vikings fell behind 14-9 in the first quarter and were down 21-17 at intermission, but picked up the offense in the second half, pulling...
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Wildcat jayvees pull out 42-40 thriller in opener

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The Wayland girls' junior varsity basketball team pulled out a 42-40 thriller over Hastings Friday night in its season opener. The Lady Wildcats were down 40-35 with about two minutes left before freshman Evangelina Helderop dropped in four straight free throws, Grace Dollarhide scored on a driving layup and added...
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Hastings girls spoil Wes Hudson’s coaching debut

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It was an inauspicious varsity basketball coaching debut for Wes Hudson, as his Lady Wildcats lost 50-32 to visiting Hastings Friday night. The Saxons, fueled by five three-point field goals by senior guard-forward Elizabeth Heidi, pulled away during the second half while Wayland struggled to get the ball up the...
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Wayland volleyball team earns Academic All-State

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The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team, coached by Nicki Cardosa, earned the Academic All-State award. The team's average cumulative grade point average is 3.7077. Wildcats Taryn Coughlin and Leigha Morse also earned individual Academic All-State accolades.
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Martin girls’ hoop season starts tonight, others Friday

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Martin has the honor of commencing the winter sports season with its girls' basketball opener at Schoolcraft Tuesday evening, Nov. 29, and the Hastings and Hopkins ladies both will make their debuts Friday in home contests. The Lady Clippers were defeated 38-22 Tuesday night, but details were not available. Wayland's...
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Dorr athlete top rusher on GRCC state champion team

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Nolan Fugate of Dorr was the leading rusher for the Division 4 state champion Grand Rapids Catholic Central football team. Fugate picked up 1,431 yards on 224 carries during the season and 14 touchdowns. His rushing total was fourth best in the school's history, which covers 106 years, according to...
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Presley Hudson has double-double in CMU OT win

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Central Michigan University sophomore guard Presley Hudson, a Wayland High School graduate, came up with her first career double-double, totaling 11 points and 12 rebounds and played a major clutch role in CMU's dramatic 70-67 victory Tuesday night over Oakland University. Her 12 boards were a career-high and she hit...
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